Rangoon Tea House, Yangon, Myanmar

Here they're easily recognizable by the colorful small plastic tables and stools that spill out on the street.

One of the more modern tea houses in Yangon, the Rangoon Tea House is a stylish hangout for locals and travelers.

As well as tea, it offers snacks such as ono kaew soi (coconut milk noodles) and steamed buns stuffed with butterfish.

Popular local teas include la phet yay, brewed black tea from the highlands and traditionally served with sweet condensed milk, or yay nway chan, weak green or black tea made of leaves and twigs thrown in hot water.

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Guests take tea in this traditional Tudor-style tea room complete with a thatched roof, while sampling a spread of homemade tea sandwiches, shortbread and scones -- all served with clotted cream and jams imported from England and served in fine china.

Treats include a savory custard dessert called "posset," made famous (with added poison) by Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's "Macbeth. "

For those into proper teaware, enjoy viewing the rare collection of tea sets and goods imported from the UK.